Kia Soul
Now entering its third generation, the Soul retains the boxy shape that made it so famous. However, it rides on an all-new platform, boasts fresh styling and comes standard with a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower via a CVT. The manual gearbox and turbo engine are no longer offered, however. The Soul EV, meanwhile, arrives with a selection of larger, 39.2-kWh and 64-kWh batteries that provide a range of 248 and 383 kilometres, respectively.
Kia Soul
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$21,195 |
| Fees | CA$1,910 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$399/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 132 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (179 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact Car |
| Assembly | Gwangju, KR |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 683 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 188 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Rear tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,195 mm (165″) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102″) |
| Front track | 1,575 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,585 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 663 l and 1,758 l |
| Fuel tank | 54 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 79%(view ratings) |